{"product_id":"vw-tune-up-kit-bosch-009","title":"VW Bosch 009 Distributor Tune-Up Kit — Points, Condenser, Rotor, Plugs, Valve Cover \u0026 Oil-Change Gaskets | Any Type 1 Upright with a 009 (BDL-TU-009)","description":"\u003ctable class=\"wm-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBundle SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBDL-TU-009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI points for Bosch 009 00-9433-0 + EMPI condenser for Bosch 009 00-9434-0 + Bosch resistor rotor 98-9821-B + 4 Bosch WR8AC plugs 98-9932-B + #E22 German cork valve cover gaskets (pair) + EMPI oil-change gasket kit 00-9909-B + #E15 inline fuel filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny VW Type 1 upright engine running a Bosch 009 centrifugal-advance distributor: Beetle, Ghia, Bus (Type 1 engine), Thing, buggies and kit cars.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuilt by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashburn's Metal, Orange, California\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe tune-up kit for the most common distributor swap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bosch 009 is the distributor half the air-cooled world ended up running, whatever the car left the factory with. It needs its own points and condenser, and it times differently from any factory distributor: set by total advance, not by an idle figure. This kit is the parts list our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e gives for a 009, for 5% less than buying them one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeparately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI ignition points for Bosch 009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9433-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet to 0.016\" (0.40 mm); confirm 44°–50° dwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$16.92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI ignition condenser for Bosch 009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9434-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChange with the points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$19.57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBosch resistor rotor, 04 004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98-9821-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh brass tip for a clean spark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$15.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBosch WR8AC spark plugs (4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98-9932-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGap 0.024\"–0.028\" (0.6–0.7 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$21.96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGerman cork valve cover gaskets, pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#E22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew gaskets every valve adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$9.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil-change gasket kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00-9909-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSump plate gaskets, copper washers, drain-plug washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$4.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInline fuel filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#E15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheap insurance on a carbureted car\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$3.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eParts bought separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$90.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit price (5% off)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$85.88\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eYou save\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$4.52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny VW Type 1 upright engine with a Bosch 009 distributor, 1961–1979: Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Bus with a Type 1 engine, Thing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDune buggies, sand rails and kit cars running a Type 1 with a 009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to tell you have a 009:\u003c\/strong\u003e no vacuum can on the side of the distributor body, and the Bosch number on the body starts 0 231 178.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e factory vacuum distributors (use the kit for your year), SVDA distributors, or electronic ignition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to do the job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine dead cold: adjust the valves to 0.006\" (0.15 mm) and fit the new cork gaskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the points and condenser, gap the points to 0.016\", and check dwell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the rotor and the gapped plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain the oil, clean the screen, and reassemble with the new gaskets and washers. Refill with 2.5 L (2.64 qt).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm it up, plug the carb's vacuum port, and set total advance to 28°–32° BTDC at 3,000+ rpm. Idle timing will land near 7.5° BTDC. Never use a factory 5° ATDC or 0° TDC figure on a 009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the factory points in a 009?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the 009-specific set in this kit; it's matched to the distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat timing light do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Any inductive light works if your pulley is marked at 28°–32°. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-3568-digital-timing-light\"\u003eInnova 3568\u003c\/a\u003e reads advance directly, so you don't need marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs oil included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. You need three quarts; our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/penngrade-1-high-performance-engine-oil-sae-20w-50-1-qt-air-cooled-vw-favorite-27-7119-6\"\u003ePennGrade 1 high-zinc oil\u003c\/a\u003e is sold by the quart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mutt-tools-feeler-gauge-set\"\u003eFeeler gauge set\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-3568-digital-timing-light\"\u003eInnova 3568 timing light\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66877196959859,"sku":"BDL-TU-009","price":85.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-tune-up-kit-bosch-009","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}